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ACCESS Delivering on the Multiscreen Promise with Seamless Media Sharing, OTT and TV Centric HTML5 Browser at IP&TV World Forum 2012

ACCESS launches latest version of its leading DLNA Technology Component^™, NetFront^™ Living Connect 3.0, showcases its OTT solution ACCESS^™MyTV and hosts UK launch of HTML5 browser NetFront^™ Browser NX

Oberhausen, Germany, – March 14 2012 – ACCESS CO., LTD, a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile, beyond-PC and digital TV markets, today announced that it will be showcasing advanced solutions in Connected Home, Connected TV and OTT. Visitors to the stand will be able to see the launch of ACCESS’ new DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Technology component^™ solution, NetFront^™ Living Connect 3.0 as well as demonstrations of its NetFront^™ Browser NX and ACCESS’ OTT multiscreen video platform, ACCESS^™MyTV.

“We are really looking forward to showing visitors of IP&TV World Forum how we are building on the knowledge we have gained through shipping solutions for over one billion embedded devices,” said Dr. Neale Foster, VP of Global Sales, IA. 

“Our IP&TV World Forum stand is designed to show device manufacturers and network operators how to take full advantage of the commercial power of multiscreen. Our demos illustrate just how powerful the combination of linear media delivery and OTT and cloud-based distribution can be. We also show that when it’s all pulled together in the home by powerful standards based media sharing, you can really deliver on the multiscreen promise,” concludes Foster.

Demonstrations on ACCESS’ stand (127) will include:

• NetFront Living Connect 3.0 – the latest version of ACCESS’ DLNA Technology Component^™ solution enables device manufacturers and OEMs to quickly and efficiently implement services that support DLNA Guidelines on Consumer Electronic (CE) devices. Advancements in the latest model include Remote User Interface, DLNA ‘Premium Video’ and cloud content plug-ins.
• NetFront Browser NX 2.0 – ACCESS will showcase its advanced new WebKit-based HTML5 browser which features extremely efficient memory use, high stability, high portability and comprehensive support for full internet usage.
• ACCESSMyTV – ACCESS’ OTT multiscreen video platform allows users to create, watch and share personal video channels on any connected device. The solution leverages the consumption of web video to create new revenue opportunities for content providers, CE device manufacturers and service providers.
• ACCESS MediaPilot – ACCESS’ DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Certified^® software enables consumers to share music, movies and photos on connected TVs, PCs, iPads, tablets and mobile phones.

Note to editors:

• If you would like to meet with an ACCESS spokesperson at IP&TV World Forum, please contact Sally Douglas of Platform PR: sally@platformpr.com, (T) +44 (0)20 7486 4900.

About ACCESS
ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global provider of advanced software solutions and services to the mobile, embedded, Connected TV, Connected Home, automotive, digital publishing and networking markets. ACCESS’ product portfolio including its NetFront^™ Software Series provides customers with solutions that enable faster time-to-market, flexibility and customizability. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates subsidiaries and affiliates in Asia, Europe and the United States. ACCESS is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers’ Index under the number 4813. For additional information, please visit www.access-company.com.

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